Gov. Peter Shumlin announced Monday, Jan. 4, that he has tapped executive director of the Department of State’s Attorneys and sheriffs, David Cahill, to serve as State’s Attorney in Windsor County. Cahill will replace current Windsor County State’s Attorney Michael […]
Tag: Governor Peter Shumlin
Letter
Vermont “exceptionalism” is naive
By Julia Purdy Governor Shumlin has been quoted saying that legalizing recreational marijuana is entering “uncharted territory.” Other supporters have claimed that Vermont will legalize marijuana “the Vermont way.” The governor’s statement is completely disingenuous, since we do not lack […]
News Briefs
Shumlin administration recommends 1 cent increase in property taxes
By Tiffany Danitz Pache, VTDigger.org On Dec. 2, the Shumlin Administration recommended a 1-cent increase in the statewide property tax rates—the lowest increase in three years—for residential and commercial property for fiscal year 2017. Each year, the Agency of Education, […]
State News
Gov. Shumlin to request additional resources for state child welfare
In response to the urgent and growing demand for child protection services largely driven by the opiate addiction crisis affecting Vermont and other states, on Dec. 3 Gov. Peter Shumlin outlined a comprehensive proposal to enhance Vermont’s child welfare system. […]
Featured
Governor Shumlin harvests the season’s first Christmas Tree
Submitted Governor Peter Shumlin selected and harvested a Christmas Tree Sunday, Nov. 30, from Isham Family Farm in Williston, Vt. Owner Mike Isham (pictured right) joined him for the selection. Over 134,000 Christmas Trees are harvested in Vermont annually Vermont’s […]
Local News
Driver Restoration Day slated for Dec. 11 in Windsor County
After a successful pilot program earlier this year, Gov. Peter Shumlin and Windsor County State’s Attorney Michael Kainen Nov. 23, announced that a Driver Restoration Day will be held in Windsor County on Dec. 11. Vermonters who have had their […]
Local News
Rutland Airport sees $16.5 million investment
By Robin Alberti Gov. Peter Shumlin, Vt. AOT and the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce held a public celebration and ribbon cutting for the completion of Rutland’s Runway Safety Area Improvements Phase 1, 2, and 3 totaling over $16.5 million […]
State News
Gov. Shumlin and others tout early progress of Act 46
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, six months after signing the historic education reform law known as Act 46, Gov. Peter Shumlin highlighted its early success in sparking local conversations statewide about how to enhance educational quality for Vermont’s kids. The governor […]
Opinion
Record year for Vermont’s state parks
Those who grew up in Vermont likely experienced a childhood with adventures through snowy woods, discoveries in neighborhood brooks, and foot races through grassy fields. In Vermont we’re so fortunate to be surrounded by a natural world that offers so […]
Local News
Report identifies top 32 local community economies as flood risks
Brandon and Woodstock receive detailed analysis and recommendations On Oct. 6, Governor Shumlin announced the release of the final report on the Vermont Economic Resiliency Initiative (VERI), identifying Vermont’s top 32 communities where economic activity and associated infrastructure are at […]